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South African authorities target coal-smuggling gang they say contributed to a power crisis
The criminal gang diverted trucks carrying high-grade coal to power stations, stealing the coal to sell, and replacing it with sub-standard product, the country's tax and revenue agency said in a statement. The substandard coal has caused crippling damage to the country's power plants, authorities s
Zambia debt deal close but not signed yet – IMF Spokesperson
Zambia, which signed a preliminary agreement in June to restructure part of its debt, is close to concluding a memorandum of understanding with its creditors but it is not yet fully finalized, an IMF spokesman said on Thursday.
Activists protest on sidelines of IMF and World Bank annual meeting
Demonstrators on Thursday gathered on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the IMF and World Bank in Marrakech to protest against the two institutions who they say are guilty of fuelling inequality.
Morocco appoint former Spain manager Jorge Vilda as head coach
The 42-year-old was sacked amid the fall-out after former Spanish federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy ceremony in Australia.
Pics of the day: October 12, 2023
Africanews samples the best pictures of the day’s news.
AFCON: Cote d’Ivoire hosts thrilling Africa Cup of Nations draw
In one of the groups, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau will be playing against each other. Senegal, the champions, will be in a group with Cameroon, Guinea, and Gambia, which looks like a tough group
UN suspends eight peacekeepers in the DRC on allegations of sexual exploitation
U.N. officials say eight peacekeepers have been suspended and detained in eastern Congo on allegations of sexual exploitation.
Tunisia: rally in solidarity with the Palestinians in Tunis
Thousands of trade unionists, civil society representatives, political activists, lawyers and high school students demonstrated in the centre of Tunis on Thursday in support of the Palestinian people
Financial institutions: time to reform [Business Africa]
On this week's program: a focus on the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings; Kenya's leather industry in search of growth; and aquaculture revealing its potential in Nigeria.
International observers congratulate Liberia on peaceful vote
Observers from the African Union, ECOWAS, and the European Union have congratulated Liberia for holding peaceful presidential and legislative elections.